The government has taken the Covid inquiry, that it set up and poured so much public and private faith in, to court. What the f•••?!We try to make sense of this with Lara Spirit of The TimesAnd.. is the mortgage market fast becoming a serious economic crisis in the UK?

Political analysts and journalists discuss Keir Starmer's leadership style, party discipline, Kamala Harris' campaign rally, and James Cleverly's video. They analyze PMQs, foreign affairs, and UK's actions against Russia. The podcast touches on child poverty, career changes, and party strategies.

Data journalist Matilda Davies and Red Box editor Lara Spirit discuss the influence of TikTok on the UK election, highlighting the unique campaign strategies of political parties and the impact of social media on young voters. Topics include user-generated content, polarisation, and the role of TikTok in political communication.